The Musée du Louvre Celebrates its 229th Anniversary
Karissa Goellner
August 10th, 2022 marks the 229th anniversary of the opening of the Musée du Louvre as a public art museum in Paris, France. The grounds originally housed a medieval fortress, and the construction of the palace as we see it today ...
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ARCHITECTURE 8/2/2022From Black to Brass: Interior Lighting Ideas for Your Next Project
Rachel Mueller
"Design is defined by light and shade, and appropriate lighting is enormously important." – Albert Hadley Lighting is important. In fact, one could argue that lighting selection can impact overall project outcomes more tha...
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PROJECTS 7/6/2022First Campus Designed by Google Now Open in Bay View
Rachel Mueller
Google recently opened a new office in Bay View, making it the first major campus designed by Google. Previously, most of Google’s office buildings were inherited or leased, but Bay View marks a rare opportunity for Google to prov...
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ARCHITECTURE 7/1/2022A'22 Recap: Barack Obama, Samples, and Being Back Together at the A'22 Conference on Architecture
BIMsmith Blog
After two years without an in-person convention, the A’22 Conference on Architecture had plenty to promise architects, speakers, and exhibitors alike. As the conference expo hall opened on Thursday, June 23, there was a tangible f...
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PROJECTS 6/7/2022Foster + Partners' New JPMorgan Chase Headquarters Will Be Largest All-Electric Tower in New York City
Rachel Mueller
Leading American investment bank JPMorgan Chase has released plans for its newest headquarters location in Manhattan. Upon completion in 2025, the new tower will measure 1,388 feet and be New York City’s largest all-electric tower...
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PROJECTS 6/5/2022A Look Inside the Largest Adidas Store in the World, Designed by Gensler
Rachel Mueller
Debuting in 2016, the 45,000 square-foot Adidas NYC Flagship and the largest Adidas store in the world is focused more on the customer's experience than shopping. Gensler, the firm in charge of the project, used a stadium concept ...
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BIMSMITH 5/24/2022New Virtual CEU Session: Beyond ROI: Tankless Design and Installation Considerations, Presented by Rinnai
BIMsmith Coffee Club
Beyond ROI: Tankless Design and Installation Considerations – Rinnai Presented by Rinnai – June 1, 2022 – 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT– AIA 1 LU/HSW DESCRIPTION This webinar will introduce commercial applications of tankless and hybrid...
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